During an Isotonic Contraction

question 176

Multiple Choice

During an isotonic contraction:

• A) Filaments do not shorten in the muscle.
• B) Movement does not occur inside the muscle.
• C) The muscle does not change length.
• D) The muscle's tension does not overcome a load.
• E) The muscle's tension remains constant.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle that is found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.

Elastic Tissue

Connective tissue made of elastin fibers that allow tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

Loose Connective Tissue

Loose connective tissue is a type of connective tissue characterized by loosely interwoven fibers that provide support and elasticity in various body parts.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue consisting of a single layer of flat, scale-like cells, involved in functions like diffusion and filtration in various organs.